April 13, 2015
Report from the Polk County Detention Center of the discovery of illegal contraband. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Arrested was Charles L. Houser, 58, of Wickes, on Warrants for three counts of Failure to Comply with a Court Order.
Arrested was Kimberly J. Smith, 54, of Mena, on a Warrant for Bond Revocation.
Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 414 near Hatfield led to the arrest of Jesse A. Cheshire, 49, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.
Arrested was Timothy S. Woods, 39, of Mena, on a Charge of Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle.
April 14, 2015
Arrested was Clifford K. Thompson III, 55, of Mena, on Warrants for Probation Violation, Violation of Suspended Imposition of Sentence and Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration Requirements.
Report from an Oklahoma man of his 15-year-old daughter receiving a tattoo while at a residence in Polk County. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Arrested was Joseph D. Gonyea III, 25, of Mena, on LeFlore County, Oklahoma Warrants.
Arrested was Joshua A. Heifner, 34, of Vandervoort, on a Sevier County Warrant.
Arrested was D. W. Summit, 43, of Mena, on Warrants for two counts of Violation of the Arkansas Hot Check Law.
Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Sergio Gayosso, 28, of Wickes, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.
April 15, 2015
Report of ongoing problems with a 13-year-old Mena male led to the youth being issued a Juvenile Citation for Harassment. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.
Report from walk-in complainant of the loss of a wallet. Complainant was advised to cancel all credit cards and checks.
April 16, 2015
Arrested was Chandie L. Bottomley, 24, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.
Arrested was Howard W. Blume, 20, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.
Reports of threats being made by an individual toward others led to the arrest of Donnie R. Dollarhyde, 41, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.
Arrested was Jerry D. Edwards, 44, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.
Report of a disturbance in the Polk County Detention Center led to the arrest of Adam Green, 22, of Mena, on a Charge of Battery 2nd Degree. Also arrested was Robert H. Williams II, 39, of Mena, on a Charge of Battery 3rd Degree.
Arrested was James Ralph, 40, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.
Report from complainant on Polk 23 near Cove of the theft of a cell phone, valued at $240.00. Investigation continues.
Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was William J. Hanselman, 57, of Mena, on Charges of DWI and Careless/Prohibited Driving.
Arrested was Jeffery D. Parnell, 54, of Mena, on Warrants for two counts of Failure to Appear.
April 17, 2015
Report of behavior problems with a 15-year-old Mena male led to the youth being issued a Juvenile Citation for Disorderly Conduct. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.
Report of a domestic disturbance on Medcalf Lane near the Yocana community led to the arrest of Justin L. Wray, 33, of Mena, on a Charge of Domestic Battery 3rd Degree.
Traffic stop on Highway 375 West near Mena led to a Citation for Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License being issued to Christopher L. Chesser, 29, of Vandervoort.
Report from complainant on Polk 29 near Hatfield of the theft of electronics, fishing supplies and tools, all valued at $475.00. Investigation continues.
Report from complainant on Highway 270 near the Acorn community of the theft of a mailbox, valued at $50.00. Investigation continues.
Report of the theft of personal items valued at $20.00 led to a 15-year-old Mena female being issued a Juvenile Citation for Theft of Property. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.
Report of an accident on Highway 246 West near Hatfield led to the arrest of Oscar Ramirez, 44, of Cove, on Charges of DWI, Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, No Liability Insurance, No License Plates and Refusal to Submit.
April 18, 2015
Report of a disturbance on Polk 18 near Vandervoort. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
Report from complainant on Gold Lane near the Potter community of a break-in to a shed and theft of tools, all valued at $19,020.00. Investigation continues.
Report from complainants on Polk 71, Polk 185 and Cody Lane in the Ink community of the theft and vandalism to three mailboxes, totaling damages at $120.00. Investigation continues.
April 19, 2015
Traffic stop on Highway 71 South led to the arrest of Billy J. Sanchey, 55, of Mena, on Charges of DWI and Careless/Prohibited Driving.
Report of a disturbance on Highway 375 East near Mena led to the arrest of Vincent L. Rudman, 51, of Mena, on a Charge of DWI. Also arrested was Tracy L. Rudman, 48, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct. Additionally arrested was Michelle E. Brockway, 48, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct, and Lisa C. Loyd, 55, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week.
Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 25 Incarcerated Inmates; 17 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 6 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.
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